Ask almost anyone to name a rear engine sporting car from the late fifties-early sixties time period and you’ll probably hear Karmann-Ghia. Say Renault Caravelle and you’ll likely get a blank stare. That may be what’s going on with… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Fins Up: 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille
In the big tent that is the old car hobby, there is a group of enthusiasts that totally eschew the perfect shiny restored look for something a bit more sweaty and lived in. This 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille for… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Parked Since 1972: 1962 Triumph TR3A Project
Triumph sports cars always seemed to offer that little bit more than their competition in features such as engine size, disc brakes and fully synchronized gearboxes. You can have your own piece of classic British motoring history with this… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire GT
The General Motors platform that gave us the Chevrolet Vega and Pontiac Astre also underpinned a series of models with more sporting intentions. A low mileage example of one of these corporate siblings is this 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire GT… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Solid Stude: 1950 Studebaker Champion Starlight
“Is it coming or going,” was the old joke told about the Raymond Loewy-designed post war Studebakers and to the audience of the time, these cars had to have looked like something from another planet. You can decide for… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Your Father’s Olds: 1973 Oldsmobile 98
1973 marked the beginning of the end of cheap, plentiful gasoline in the US with premium fuel going from around thirty-nine cents per gallon to over sixty cents per gallon. And that was when it could be found at… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Parked For 44 Years: 1952 Kaiser Virginian
Henry J. Kaiser was an astute entrepreneur whose firms built roads, dams and other civil projects and during World War II, perfected mass production in shipbuilding. At the end of the war, Kaiser saw the demand for new cars… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
One Happy Truck: 1946 Chevrolet Pickup
The 1946 Chevrolet pickup trucks were essentially a continuation of pre-war production with only minor changes made in order to rush them to a car-starved US market. This 1946 Chevy AK-series pickup is on eBay in Bakersfield, California with… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Some Assembly Required: 1951 MG TD Project
The MG TD was the first model from the octagon marque that had the American market in mind. The preceding MG TC was an export success for MG, but American dealers suggested a few changes that would make it… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Fresh Out Of Storage: 1936 Oldsmobile Six Coupe
Get in touch with your inner Bonnie and Clyde with this slightly sinister-looking 1936 Oldsmobile Six two-door coupe for sale here on craigslist in Parkersburg, West Virginia for $6,500. OK, Bonnie and Clyde were Ford people but this black… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Three Fast Letters: 1968 AMX Project
American Motors had their work laid out for them in the early 1960s to try to shed their perceived public image as a builder of dull, stodgy cars for people who really weren’t enthusiastic about cars. An important part… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Tough Customer: 1962 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
One of the most far-sighted business decisions ever made was the trademarking of the JEEP name by Willys-Overland in 1943. Soldiers returning from the Second World War equated the Jeep brand with a tough, go-anywhere vehicle and those who… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
What Could Go Wrong: 1974 Lotus Elite Project
Lotus first applied the Elite name to an achingly pretty two-seat coupe that was produced from 1958 through 1963 and nice ones command high prices. In 1974, Lotus revived the Elite model name and placed it on a four-seat… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Postwar Pickup: 1946 International Harvester KB3
After five years of America’s manufacturing might focused on making war materiel, there was a huge demand for civilian cars and trucks that went unmet. A rare example of early post-war truck production is this 1946 International Harvester pickup… more»
Jul 23, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Old Ranch Hand: 1959 Ford Ranchero
Readers of a certain age may recall the starring role of a Ford Ranchero in the TV series “The Real McCoys”. The gentleman’s pickup truck was likely a product placement by Ford, but it sure looked good on screen… more»
